The M&E Dispatch // 043
Are you taking stock of what we truly have to offer? I am, it's cleverness.
Are you taking stock of what we truly have to offer? I am, it's cleverness.
February 07, 2025 | Read Online
The M&E Dispatch // 043
Are you taking stock of what we truly have to offer? I am, it's cleverness.
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Hello Everyone,
I’m probably going to talk a lot about the tariffs, the threats of annexation, and the global implications of this whole mess over the next few weeks. I have to—it’s the most important thing looming on our horizon right now. While your industry might be skating by unscathed this week, next week, you might find yourself on the other side of the line.
We need to stand together. One of the ways we do that is by calling out how other industries are being affected and figuring out how we can help.
When we look at Canadian Mining and Energy as a whole, it’s so much more than what’s immediately obvious. There are countless adjacent businesses that don’t just rely on M&E sector companies—they contribute vitally to them as well.
You’ve got places like Bean’s Restaurant in Nisku, keeping the workers in Canada’s largest drilling companies fed (BLT and soup is always spot on). Hose and fittings manufacturers bringing in base components and value-adding them right here in Canada—employing locals, investing in our communities.
Junior Mining Companies (JMCs) keep cash flowing through the stock market, ensuring future ventures have a fighting chance—just like how startups drive the tech industry forward.
Electricians split their time between residential service work and solar ventures, buoyed by grants and rebates.
For many of these companies, a full-on boycott of “Made in USA” products isn’t realistic. And if these tariffs ever do land, they might find themselves in the crosshairs of a Facebook mob. But rather than focusing on what we can’t do, I say we double down on what we can: championing 'Built Better in Canada.' (Catchier than “Value Added in Canada,” but if you’ve got something even better, let’s hear it.) Let’s highlight the companies that take raw materials and components—whether sourced domestically or abroad—and turn them into something greater right here at home.
We’re not a manufacturing powerhouse—not yet. But we are one of the smartest, most ingenious, winter-suffering, hardy-as-hell, gritty, and resilient groups of people on this planet. Maybe, one day, we will become that powerhouse. It won’t happen overnight, but in the meantime, let’s celebrate the way we adapt, innovate, and push forward.
Hey! Maybe we really can make Canada a better place for our children.
2040 might turn out to be pretty amazing thanks to this whole kerfuffle.
// The Dirt
Forge Resources Closes Oversubscribed Private Placement
Forge Resources announces the successful closing of its significantly oversubscribed private placement, marking a strong vote of confidence from investors.
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EXIM Advances NioCorp Elk Creek Project
The U.S. Export-Import Bank moves NioCorp’s Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project to an independent technical review, a key step in securing project financing.
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Red Pine Expands Gold System at Wawa Project
Red Pine Exploration accelerates drilling at its Wawa Gold Project in Ontario, pushing deeper to uncover new gold mineralization.
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Radisson Reports Positive Metallurgical Study
Radisson Mining releases results from its O’Brien Gold Project, confirming high recovery rates and further strengthening its milling assessment strategy.
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Future Fuels Updates Mountain Lake Property Acquisition
Future Fuels Inc. provides an update on its acquisition of the Mountain Lake uranium property in Nunavut, refining its transaction terms with IsoEnergy.
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Walker River Signs Stream Agreement for Lapon Canyon
Walker River Resources secures a financing deal for its Lapon Canyon Gold Project in Nevada, aiming to accelerate exploration and development.
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Brunswick Exploration Sees Strong Metallurgical Results
Brunswick Exploration announces promising Phase 1 metallurgical test results from its Mirage Project, suggesting a potential DMS-only flowsheet.
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CanAlaska Begins Drilling at Cree East
CanAlaska Uranium kicks off a partner-funded winter drill program at its Cree East Project, marking the first drilling there in over a decade.
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Westwater Resources Supports U.S. Trade Decision on Chinese Graphite
Westwater Resources backs a preliminary U.S. International Trade Commission ruling that China’s graphite exports have hindered the development of a domestic graphite industry.
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China Tightens Grip on Defense-Critical Minerals Exports
China ramps up restrictions on key defense-critical minerals, adding pressure on Western supply chains, as noted by NioCorp’s leadership.
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Commerce Resources Secures $2.6M for Ashram Deposit Access Road
Commerce Resources lands funding from Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund to advance road access to its Ashram REE/Fluorspar Project in Quebec.
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Thunder Gold Expands Investor Outreach to Europe
Thunder Gold Corp. partners with German Mining Networks GmbH to strengthen its investor relations efforts across Europe.
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Piedmont Lithium Reports Q4 2024 Operational Results
Piedmont Lithium announces it shipped over 55,700 dry metric tons of spodumene concentrate in Q4 2024, reinforcing its role in the North American EV supply chain.
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Sage Potash Closes $2.5M Private Placement
Sage Potash secures $2.5 million through a non-brokered private placement to advance its potash projects in Utah.
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PPX Closes First Tranche of Silver Royalty Deal
PPX Mining finalizes the first tranche of its silver royalty agreement with Silver Crown Royalties, providing new financing flexibility.
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Kingfisher Metals Acquires Hickman Project
Kingfisher Metals completes its acquisition of the Hickman Project from Golden Ridge Resources, adding to its BC exploration portfolio.
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Focus Graphite Begins Flake Characterization Study
Focus Graphite launches a geometallurgical flake characterization study at its Lac Knife Project, aiming to enhance mining efficiency and sustainability.
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CanAlaska Hits Best Uranium Intersection Yet at West McArthur
CanAlaska Uranium reports a high-grade uranium intersection of 14.5 meters at 12.2% eU3O8, marking its best Pike Zone drill result to date.
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Hello Everyone,
I’m probably going to talk a lot about the tariffs, the threats of annexation, and the global implications of this whole mess over the next few weeks. I have to—it’s the most important thing looming on our horizon right now. While your industry might be skating by unscathed this week, next week, you might find yourself on the other side of the line.
We need to stand together. One of the ways we do that is by calling out how other industries are being affected and figuring out how we can help.
When we look at Canadian Mining and Energy as a whole, it’s so much more than what’s immediately obvious. There are countless adjacent businesses that don’t just rely on M&E sector companies—they contribute vitally to them as well.
You’ve got places like Bean’s Restaurant in Nisku, keeping the workers in Canada’s largest drilling companies fed (BLT and soup is always spot on). Hose and fittings manufacturers bringing in base components and value-adding them right here in Canada—employing locals, investing in our communities.
Junior Mining Companies (JMCs) keep cash flowing through the stock market, ensuring future ventures have a fighting chance—just like how startups drive the tech industry forward.
Electricians split their time between residential service work and solar ventures, buoyed by grants and rebates.
For many of these companies, a full-on boycott of “Made in USA” products isn’t realistic. And if these tariffs ever do land, they might find themselves in the crosshairs of a Facebook mob. But rather than focusing on what we can’t do, I say we double down on what we can: championing 'Built Better in Canada.' (Catchier than “Value Added in Canada,” but if you’ve got something even better, let’s hear it.) Let’s highlight the companies that take raw materials and components—whether sourced domestically or abroad—and turn them into something greater right here at home.
We’re not a manufacturing powerhouse—not yet. But we are one of the smartest, most ingenious, winter-suffering, hardy-as-hell, gritty, and resilient groups of people on this planet. Maybe, one day, we will become that powerhouse. It won’t happen overnight, but in the meantime, let’s celebrate the way we adapt, innovate, and push forward.
Hey! Maybe we really can make Canada a better place for our children.
2040 might turn out to be pretty amazing thanks to this whole kerfuffle.
// The Hustle
While we’re on the topic of “Built Better in Canada” (see, it kinda works well) I want to introduce you to a couple of our readers, and friends of mine, Crystal and Danny Verot of Remer’s Renderings. They’re one of those highly talented fabricators with a history of hard work in the Canadian Prairies who ply their craft to make something amazing. In addition to doing custom fabrication for industries, Danny and Crystal design and manufacture custom snowmobile bumpers for the hottest new sleds.
Check these out, and hit up Danny if you need something custom
Check out what they make and if you know someone who’s sled is like one of their children, forward this to them.
Home stand of games for my son this weekend and we’re back to the time of season where walking into the arena is warmer than outside. At least there is hot fries and gravy to keep me warm in the stands.
Have a great weekend,
- Lee
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